George is running for mayor of Culpepper.The members of Third Church adamantly oppose his candidacy.They would like to run a political advertisement in the local newspaper opposing his candidacy.The newspaper ad would have no effect on Third Church's exempt status because the ad opposes George; it does not support his opponent.

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Nonprofit organizations, like churches, are prohibited from participating in political campaigns for or against candidates. Running an ad opposing a candidate could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, regardless of whether it supports an opponent.

George Is Running for Mayor of Culpepper